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  "headline": "What We Look For (And What We Don’t): Water Heaters — What We Inspect (and What We Don’t)",
  "description": "Inspectors evaluate gas, electric, and tankless water heaters for safety, function, and visible issues—plus use RecallChek to track future recalls. Here’s what’s in scope.",
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  "url": "https://homeinspectionsovercoffee.com/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-water-heaters-hot-water-or-no-hot-water/",
  "datePublished": "2025-06-30",
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